Flatwoods Plum (Prunus umbellata)
ID: #795955
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Flatwoods Plum ( Prunus umbellata ) is a stunning native shrub to small tree that brings seasonal charm and ecological benefits to landscapes. Typically blooming in March, its crown becomes adorned with a profusion of showy white flowers that attract a variety of pollinators, particularly bees. Though its bloom time is relatively brief—lasting about a month—it transitions into producing an abundance of deep purple fruits during summer and fall, offering nourishment to birds and other wildlife. The plums are edible for humans and are best suited for jams or jellies due to their slightly bitter flavor. Caution: Be sure to remove the seeds before consuming, as they contain cyanogenic compounds which can be toxic if ingested in large quantities. Flatwoods Plum thrives in full sun to partial shade with moist to dry sandy soil, and it adapts well to a wide range of soil types, including acidic or alkaline clay, sandy, or loamy soils. With a growth habit reaching 10–20 feet tall and an equally wide crown, this tree adds structure and beauty to any setting. Its resilience and ability to support both pollinators and wildlife make it a valuable addition to Florida gardens. Form: tree Long-lived perennial Height: 12 – 20ft. Width:12 – 20 ft. Flower color: white Fruit color: purple Exposure: full sun to partial shade Moisture level: moist to dry Soil type: sand Not salt tolerant Fruit is edible for birds and other animals Found in hammocks, pine woods, mixed woods Fruit can be used to make jelly /mp
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Aquatic Milkweed (Asclepias perennis)
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Aquatic milkweed ( Asclepias perennis ) a great evergreen Florida native perennial milkweed, but quite a different species from Swamp Milkweed ( A. incarnata) . It can survive lower amounts of direct sunlight than our other native species, while also handling full sun. It can become lankier during the season but a terrific native as it is available all year to our beloved Monarchs. Aquatic milkweed can tolerate 2-3 months of drought in our Florida sandy soils but also does very well in extremely wet and nearly underwater conditions during the Florida rainy seasons. A mature height in the late spring can reach about 2 - 3' feet. Each is densely covered by lance-shaped deep green leaves approximately 3-5 inches in length. I have witnessed during a few years of milkweed research studies in Central Florida this plant flowers and pushes seed pods in Florida winter months. The flowers are bright white with an occasional hue of pale pink before opening. This wildflower is commonly propagated for home gardeners and is quite hardy. It is also a good specimen for container growing. I plant it in shady areas around my yard that get a mix of filtered sun and shade as well as some areas that are full sun - the plants do well in pretty much any condition Florida seems to throw at it. If you have sprinklers hitting it regularly, it will receive enough water from my experience of having it side by side with 7 other milkweed species. This one is my favorite since it grows year round in Florida!